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Last Updated:
17th March 2008

SPX puller features:

Puller sets available from 5 tonne to 150 tonne capacity.
Most models feature 2 or 3 jaw pulling cross head offering greater flexibility.
The unique Hydra Grip-O-Matic systems ensures that the harder you pull the harder the tool grips.
Available as complete kits or as individual components.
Enforcer pullers are completely mobile offering greater flexibility.
100 Tonne railroad roller bearing puller kit for axle journal roller bearing remover / installer.
Protective blankets available for all models providing a safer environment in your workshop.

SPX -> Bearing Maintenance

Bearing Maintenance

The Power Team range of mechanical push pullers is ideal for removing/installing gears, bearings, pulleys and other press-fitted parts.

Power Team have a wide range of pulling equipment ranging from basic mechanical pullers to jaw spreads, complete puller and specialty pullers boxed sets and a wide range of accessories. Puller accessory kits, maintenance/security chests and the Power Team protective blankets support the wide range of equipment on offer.

Mechanical Jaw Pullers Mechanical Push Pullers Slide Hammers Specialty & Metric Adaptors Blankets / Security Chests

Hydraulic 2/3 Jaw Pullers Hydraulic Pullers Hydraulic Push-Pullers Hydraulic Puller Sets Universal Puller

30 Ton Puller Roller Bearing Puller / Installer Bearing, Bushing & Seal Drivers

SPX -> Bearing Maintenance -> Selection

Puller Selection

CONSIDERATIONS:

Determine the type of puller or puller combination. Which puller type is best suited for gripping the part?
Is a combination of puller types required?
Determine the reach needed for your particular pulling problem. The puller you select must have a reach equal or greater than the corresponding sizes of the part to be pulled.
Determine the spread need. The spread is determined by the width of the part being pulled. The puller's spread should be greater than the width of the part to be pulled.
Estimate the force needed to solve your pulling problem. A puller with the proper reach and spread will usually have enough capacity to remove the corresponding part. When in doubt, always use a puller with a larger capacity than what may be needed. Rusted parts or parts with a large area of resistance may need more pulling force.

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PULLING A GEAR, BEARING, WHEEL, PULLEY, ETC, FROM A SHAFT

In order to perform a proper pull, be certain that you firmly grip the gear, bearing, wheel, pulley, etc., and apply force to the shaft. Use a 3-jaw puller instead of a 2-jaw whenever possible for better gripping power and a more uniform displacement of pulling force.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

Jaw-type pullers:

Either manual or hydraulic. For extra force and convenience, use a hydraulic puller. Both are available in 2 or 3 jaw configurations and are used to grip the outer circumference of a part or can be used with a pulling attachment, such as a bearing/pulley attachment.

Push-Pullers

Can thread directly into a threaded part for easy and secure removal. Push Pullers can be used in conjunction with bearing/pulley attachments which grip the part from behind. A wide assortment of male and female threaded adapters are available as well as metric adapters.

Slide hammers

Are best suited for light duty tasks. Slide hammers can be used for multiple width pulling problems when combined with pulling attachments.

Bearing/pulley attachments

Provide a "knife-like" edge to get behind parts for added versatility and secure removal of parts. Great for parts that don't offer adequate grip with jaw-type pullers.

Adapters Whether you need an adapter compatible with any number of threaded hole sizes, protection of part to be pulled or for assisting the installation of a component; Power Team offers a variety of adapters to assist in the removal or installation of parts.

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PULLING INTERNAL BEARING RACES, RETAINER, SEALS, ETC.

By extending the narrow jaws of an internal pulling attachment through the center of the part to be pulled, a straight pull is insured, and damage to the housing is avoided. While parts within a "blind hole" in a housing do present a problem, Power Team has the internal pulling attachment or a combination of an internal pulling attachment and puller to handle the situation.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

Internal pulling attachments

Have narrow jaws which extend through the center of the part to be pulled. They provide a straight pull and avoid damaging housings. Internal attachments feature adjustable jaws to fit various diameter parts.

Slide hammer with internal attachment

Is ideal for removing parts from blind holes, especially where there is no housing to brace puller legs against.

Push-puller with internal attachment.

Push-puller is available in both manual and hydraulic versions.

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PULLING A PRESS-FITTED SHAFT FROM A HOUSING

Note: Manual pullers require that the shaft being pulled is no more than twice the diameter of the puller's forcing screw. To determine the recommended tonnage for hydraulic pullers, multiply the diameter of the shaft to be pulled by ten. Example: For a 1" shaft, we recommend 10 tons of pulling force.

A shaft with a threaded end can be removed without damage by using one of our slide hammer, manual Push-puller or hydraulic Push-pullers, in conjunction with the proper threaded adapter. Removal is easy - if the shaft to be removed has external threads, simply choose one of our female threaded adapters of proper size and thread. If the shaft has internal threads, simply choose the correct size male threaded adapter.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

Slide hammer puller

Matched with a set of threaded adapters is a perfect tool for light duty pulling needs.

Push-pullers

Matched with a set of threaded adapters make for an extra versatile pulling tool.